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bluebonnet field of dreams

Friday, March 11, 2016

Spring may officially arrive on March 20 in 2016,
but Spring's true arrival in each area in the world is not based on a date on the calendar.
Instead, each nook and cranny in the world has its own signal that Spring has arrived.

Bluebonnets are the unofficial first sign of Spring in Texas,
much like robins are the unofficial first sign of Spring for the northern states.
In 2014, the bluebonnets were glorious all around Ennis, Texas
as seen in the following post first published in May 2014.

Part of the joy of living is reliving special times in our lives.
Please enjoy the reliving of the 2014 bluebonnets,
one of the two most spectacular Springs for bluebonnets in my life.

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Fields and fields of wild

Texas bluebonnets

were fields of dreams for early settlers.

Wide open spaces appeared as painted by a

French impressionist.

Bright greens, blues, and yellows

promised fertile lands for crops and livestock.

Today the wildflower fields around Ennis, Texas

are dotted with cattle on the horizon.

The acres of wild bluebonnets as seen by early settlers were

unobstructed views, beckoning farmers and ranchers to stay.

And, stay they did,

enclosing the wide open spaces with fences.

Barbed wire and wooden fence posts have given way to more

modern fencing materials.

Today, the fields of dreams are sometimes enclosed by metal fencing.

The Texas bluebonnet fields are filled with varying shades...

from pure white to pale blue to medium blue to cobalt blue.

Rarely there are even shades of pink and red bluebonnets in some fields.

Such amazing pictures, Judith! I will never forget the first spring that Larry took me to see the Texas wild flowers. That was one more reason to fall in love with a Texan. Texas is second in the US in number of varieties of wild flowers. My home state, California, is number 1. That truly surprises me because during my 30 years growing up there I never saw anything as breathtaking as your photos. Thanks for such visual enchantment.

So pretty! I have very fond memories of the time we lived in Oklahoma and took a holiday through Texas. When we came over a rise and I saw Blue Bonnets and Indian Paintbrush I just shrieked 'stop the car!' and then took pictures that never did the field justice. It was quite a sight.

So beautiful! Some day, I want to drive through parts of Texas when the bluebonnets are blooming! Until then, your photographs will have to do. Thank you for sharing the beauty of the fields of bluebonnets! Have a wonderful weekend!

Hi Judith, This is the beauty of Texas and I love seeing your photos of fields of bluebonnets. Great inspiration for me for painting. I love seeing the Indian paintbrush up close too. The color contrast is stunning. Happy Springtime!!

Judith,This is an exquisite post on the prairie life, and the life of the Bluebonnet. Very eloquently written and spectacular photos too.This post made me feel a little weepy-with joy from the beauty of our proud State.Jemma

Ok, now I seriously want to visit Ennis! I've lived in Texas all my life and didn't know that area had so many beautiful fields of bluebonnets. We've always hit the Hill Country and gone toward Llano. How I love Spring in Texas!

Hi Judith,We always look forward to the Ennis Bluebonnet Trails and Festival every year. Your photo's are just breath taking! It is so much fun sharing the Bluebonnet Hop with you!Happy Spring!Miz Helen

Judith, they are gorgeous!! Thank you for sharing. You are one of the features at the Anything Blue Friday party at The Dedicated House. Here is the link to this week's party. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2016/03/anything-blue-friday-week-105.html Hope to see you again at the little, blue soiree! Have a lovely weekend. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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